Community Education Programs

School Health Education Programs            

Daycare Consultation

Worksite Wellness/Community Health Screenings

Community Education Programs

Is your Child Riding Safely?

The Health Department offers a car seat distribution Program as well as Inspections for those just wanting to see if their seat is fitted correctly.  A 30 minute to one hour program can be made to interested groups discussing types of car seats, how to choose the best seat for your child and current laws regarding child safety seats in the state of Missouri. 

Stress Management/Relaxation

 Discusses good vs. bad stress, symptoms, treatments, and introduces different forms of relaxation as a way to manage stressful situations.

Recreation/Leisure

Helps to understand the difference between recreation and leisure, discusses the 6 ingredients to a healthy leisure lifestyle, importance of each of these components and introduces activities to enhance one’s lifestyle. 

Child Care Course

Appropriate for teens, this is a 3-4 class hour education program which includes a pre and post test.  The program includes responsibilities of a baby sitter, how to care for infants, playing with children, behavior and discipline, safety, and emergency care.  Certificates awarded.

Public Health

Presentation defines public health, what the local health department does, how to access services, and  information on some of our greatest needs as a community.

Bloodborne Pathogens

Presentation discusses communicable vs. non-communicable diseases, animal bites, vaccine preventable diseases, as well as diseases which are spread by blood and other body fluids. 

Skin Disorders

Presentation includes pictures of the most common skin disorders. 

School Health Education Programs

SAFETY EDUCATION

Programs are offered for all age groups on various safety education topics including seat belt, pedestrian, bicycle, poisonings, fire and burns, choking, etc.  Various programs can be offered in schools which include Risk Watch, Think First, and other presentations for youth as well as young drivers.

NUTRITION AND FOOD SAFETY EDUCATION

Nutrition

 for all age groups are available upon request and include mypyramid, portion sizes, the use of food models and interactive games.  New programs added in 08/09 include information on soda, sugary drinks and caffeinated beverages.

Heart Health and Cholesterol

Program educated on causes of high cholesterol, good vs. bad cholesterol, testing as well as treatment

Food Safety Education

What's growing in your refrigerator?  Program presents strategies to keep everybody healthy and happy.

DENTAL HEALTH EDUCATION

Dental Presentations

Discuss the structure of teeth, brushing, flossing, provides information on fluoride and sealants, and consequences of not caring for your teeth.

SUN SAFETY

Various programs from preschool through adult are available discussing proper ways to protect ourselves from the sun's damaging rays.  Program also available on skin cancer, how to prevent and detect skin problems.

TOBACCO AND OTHER DRUGS

Tobacco presentations have  been made for nearly every age group.  Specific programs can include TAR WARS, TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use), as well as cessation programs such as Freedom From Smoking.

Other presentations are available on methamphetamine abuse, prescription drug abuse, and other club drugs.

INFECTION CONTROL

Handwashing/Hygiene

Programs for K-5^th grade.  Education program on hand washing and hygiene.  Includes use of glogerm light.  Covers tooth brushing, washing our bodies, and grooming activities appropriate for age group.  Short video presentation.  Students must have access to a sink with soap and towels to “wash their germs”.

Hygiene Presentation 

Deodorants, soaps, acne, grooming, etc. appropriate for middle schoolers

Sexual Transmitted Infections  

Discusses the most common STD’s and most frequently asked questions regarding the infections.                            

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DAYCARE CONSULTATION

--Education programs regarding child health issues offered for providers to earn clock hrs.  Programs are open to the public.

--Health promotion education programs are offered to the children at day care homes/center.

--Onsite and phone consultation provided to all providers in Gasconade and Osage Counties.

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WORKSITE WELLNESS/COMMUNITY HEALTH SCREENINGS

Health Information and screenings completed at your worksite.  Screenings include:  Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar, Cholesterol, Weight/BMI, including information on smoking cessation.

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